Healthy snacking on-the-go can be a struggle. We often forget to plan ahead and end up grabbing something in the midst of an energy crash when we’re at our “hangriest”. Trust me, I’ve been there and let me tell you from experience, that always results in a less-than-healthy choice. Usually, it’s sugar-laden or if it’s healthy, I’m out $12 for… Read More
How to Overcome Procrastination It seems everyone would like to learn how to overcome procrastination, because we’ve all been a victim of it at one time or another. Even if you don’t consider yourself a procrastinator, sometimes we get so overwhelmed with our to-do list that procrastination sets in. I find this to be true often with my coaching clients…. Read More
A clean and organized pantry is the first step in empowering healthy lifestyle changes. Do you know how to do a pantry clean out or wish someone could do one for you? You’re in luck! Imagine being prepared with a pantry stocked full of healthy food, snacks and ingredients at the ready. Click on the video to see how to do a… Read More
How to Make Detox Tea January is a popular time to cleanse and detox. I’m all about fresh starts and cleaning out your system, but I advocate doing it with real food rather than an all-juice cleanse. If you don’t know how to make detox tea, that changes today! This tasty, naturally sweet and refreshing detox tea can be enjoyed year-round… Read More
If you’ve ever felt emotionally heavy, chronically unfulfilled and detached from your purpose, then you’ll want to peek into this hangout with Laura Coe, Author of the forthcoming book, Emotional Obesity. In this raw interview, Laura and I get real about overcoming the limiting beliefs that kept us stuck in the past, including one I’d never thought I’d admit live… Read More
Living in New York City, for some, can be draining. More and more I’m feeling the need to get out of the city for extended periods of time: overnights, weekends, weeks, months (!!!) … you get the picture. Where I once turned up my nose at an invitation to go to New Jersey, Long Island or Connecticut, I now jump… Read More
Next time you find yourself wondering how to use leftovers, do this: wrap them in a sheet of Nori. Nori is a sea vegetable found in the Asian foods section of your grocery store. It has tons of health benefits, including more Vitamin C than an orange. These wraps are perfect as an on-the-go lunch or snack option. Just assemble… Read More
Exercising outdoors in the summer heat can deplete your body of electrolytes, the chemicals in your body fluids responsible for muscle performance and the optimal function of the body’s many systems. Sweating out electrolytes in the summer heat means that you’ll need to replace them. While there are several sports drinks marketed as a way to help you replenish electrolytes,… Read More
At the beginning of 2013, I had a handful of fitness goals. None of which included an adventure or obstacle race. As a Fitfluential Ambassador, I was invited to participate in the Reebok Spartan Race in Tuxedo New York last weekend. At the time, I thought it seemed like a fun challenge. What I didn’t realize is that it would… Read More